Aseity
Which theological term refers to God being completely self-sufficient and independent
aseity
Which verse in the Old Testament says “Shall not God search this out? For he knows the secrets of the heart.”
a.Psalm 44:21
b.Psalm 22:34
c.Psalm 43:12
d.Psalm 139:16
a.Psalm 44:21
True or False: God does not need wisdom to be perfect
. Which verse best supports the idea of God’s perfect independence by stating he is “not served by human hands, as if he needed anything”?
a. Psalm 90:2
b. John 1:3
c. Acts 17:24-25
d. John 8:58
c. Acts 17:24-25
What passage talks about our hearts condemning us and God being greater than our hearts?
1 John 3:20
True or false: God's wisdom should affect all aspects of our lives
true
3. The latin origin of aseity means “from oneself.” How does this relate to God’s existence?
a. It means God occasionally chooses to reveal himself
b. It means God created humanity in His own image
c. It means God is the origin and source of His own being (self-existent)
d. It means God’s love is poured out on creation
c. It means God is the origin and source of His own being (self-existent)
What couldn’t be possible if God wasn’t omniscient?
a.He is wise
b.He is independent
c.He is perfect
d.All of the above
d. all of the above
Which verse does not talk about wisdom
a. 1 Cor 1:24
b. Eph 1:17
c. Proverbs 3:19
d. James 5:13
James 5:13
The definition of aseity is composed of two primary concepts: self-existence and self-sufficiency. What is the difference between these two components?
a. Self-existence is about power; self-sufficiency is about knowledge
b. Self-existence is having life in Himself; self sufficiency is needing nothing from creation
c. self-existence is about creation; self-sufficiency is about salvation
d. Self-existence is about time; self-sufficancy is about space
b. Self-existence is having life in Himself; self sufficiency is needing nothing from creation
How does trusting God's omniscience impact a Christian’s life?
God knows all things so we don’t have to worry about the future
Wisdom is gained through…
a.Experience
b.Age
c.Education in Biblical Studies
d.A fear of the Lord
If God lacked aseity, what would be the greatest theological consequences for the Christian faith?
a. It would mean Jesus did not exist before Abraham.
b. It would mean God could not answer prayers
c. It would mean God could still be powerful but not perfectly good
d. It would mean God’s existence could potentially fail or be overcome, making christian hope unreliable.
d. It would mean God’s existence could potentially fail or be overcome, making christian hope unreliable.
What is omniscience?
God is all knowing
Who is the source of Wisdom?
God